I think we as a fandom don't mention enough that Macaque makes his debut during a solar eclipse. not only that, but the first time we ever get a good look at Macaque is a shot of him in front of the total eclipse in question.
Something I will never u derstand about Macaque is the one sense of hypocrisy that I will not forget.
Okay so we all remember that line that Macaque said in season 4, he said something along the lines of Wukongs a obsessive demon that runs away from his problems.
You know what my favorite part of that sense is?
MACAQUE THEN RUNS AWAY AFTER THAT
Look I get it. They had a fight, emotions are running high and you need to take a breather. But WHY would you not come back??? If you think Wukong has problems communicating his problems and opening up (which he does) then why the hell would you not stay there!
This isn't even me saying that Macaque should just chill with him under the mountain for the 500 years, that's stupid. But like, if you think Wukong won't want to talk to you, why wouldn't you stay in the place he can't leave?
Like that's the perfect place to talk about your issues. He can't go anywhere! Even in the beginning if he doesn't want to open up, I'm willing to be he would! Macaque was his best friend and his warrior, if we're made to believe that Macaque knew Wukong better than anyone then I'm willing to bet Macaque would be the one he would talk to.
Like do you have no questions? Hey, why do you feel the need to gain so much power? Hey, why were you so prominent to go for Azures idea? Was it because you admired Azure or were you just adamant on taking The Jade Emperor down?
Like you think Macaque would want to stick by Wukong right now in a time of need. (Like a Warrior would. How can you suck this hard at a job YOU gave yourself.)
Again I'm not saying Macaque should just chill with Wukong under the mountain for 509 years. But like, periodically pop in. See if he's willing to talk, maybe bring him a peach so he doesn't have to eat the iron and hot metal stuff. I don't know, if you have feelings get them out now.
Like I understand why Macaque is upset but I find it weird he doesn't ask what happened on WUKONG'S side. Like are you not curious? About anything?
I'm totally willing to exept that I'm forgetting details because I don't even remember that scene all that well but I just find it so funny that Macaque prides himself on being the warrior that stood by Sun Wukong's side but then the one major time Wukong just needed him beside him he dips. Like never comes back.
Ya know until he eats one of Wukong's children, passes it out to the other monkies, then proceeded to commit identity theft and almost get Wukongs family killed. Silly guy.
what if, Na, but she is a scaly mermaid/siren? and she is hunted?
Macaque and Wukong are captains of a ship, and they decided to search for her because she has a bounty on her (people thought she was evil since she was spotted near a few dead people ashore, but in reality she was actually trying to rescue them from drowning while in a ravenous storm but they didn't make it), so they hunt for her
and they decide to nap, but in the morning, Macaque feels something on his tail; he is annoyed, but then finds Na resting her head on the edge of the boat and on Macaque's tail, sleeping peacefully while half-inside water; he recognizes her and wakes Wukong up, and now they're both in awe (they recognized her as the siren they were rescued by (she saved them from sea monster) )
AAAAA been wanting to get to this ask cause I thought it was really cute n cool
It’s been a busy week for uni and I might be dead for a hot sec this coming week (senior exit reviews for my major hnnnn) ;; but I’ve been finding free time for a few doodles hehe
Making these alternate designs are really fun :]]
Maybe some time later I can make a more refined siren!Nà design hehe
In the meantime just appreciating the very creative asks 🤭
Do I particularly like how this looks? No. Will I still post cause it has Bai He in it and I love her? Yes. Honestly I'll probably remake this some day but not today.
If your someone that likes Macaque and Bai He as a father and daughter duo that's cool and all but I never saw the hype. I like Bai He and Wukong as father and daughter more. How Bai He is in my au(?) is that she HATES Macaque and Not Mayor cause they helped Lady Bone Demon. So yeah, she doesn't like Macaque at all and wants him gone.